Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V165000

Suspension: front

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-02-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V165000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
191
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-29
Owners notified
2024-04-29

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 R 1250RT, K 1600GT, K 1600GTL, and K 1600B motorcycles. The front spring strut may contain an incorrectly manufactured proportional valve that can loosen, and result in strut failure and a loss of stability.

Safety risk

A loss of stability while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the strut production dates and replace the front spring struts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW K 1600 B2024
BMW K 1600 GT2024
BMW K 1600 GTL2024
BMW R 1250 RT2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.